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Our AVEDA Concept Spa exists to make sure your stay at the Christmas Farm Inn is a sanctuary from the pressures of the outside world.

"We do get outside guests at the spa, but the majority of our spa users are guests at the Inn," said Spa Manager Jaime Robinson. "We have not advertised in the newspaper, so there are many locals that do not know that we are here."

The spa offers a variety of services to those 14 or older, from different types of massage to facials to waxing to nail services.

She said the most popular service offered is massage, and many spa users enjoy the Stress Fix Massage, a focused treatment that uses Swedish massage techniques along with some deep tissue techniques to reduce muscular tension and increase circulation in high stress areas of the body (shoulders, neck, face, upper back and forearms) along with a specific foot reflexology treatment.

"Our licensed therapists can always find a client's problem area and will work on it," Jaime said. "I hear so often from our guests that they have a lot of tension in their shoulders. Many guests think of the word 'massage' as pamper and relaxation, but our therapists are dedicated to healing, improving guests' health and giving them exercise and stretching tips to take home with them."

To get the most out of the AVEDA Concept Spa experience, Jaime recommends communicating with the therapists, letting them know needs and how they are responding to the pressure being applied. Guests may also want to come a little early for their appointments, change into a robe, take advantage of the facility by using the steam room ahead of time, shower, sample our AVEDA products, and try our AVEDA tea.

"If they plan ahead of time, they can order wine or champagne for after their services, even an assortment of foods from our spa menu, such as fruit and cheese platter or finger sandwiches, warm apps, etc."

The spa is located in the Carriage House at the top of the estate. When arriving at the Christmas Farm Inn, please continue past the main buildings until you reach a T-Junction. Bear right and continue up the hill past the Log Cabin all the way to the end. Please park outside the Carriage House. You will find the Spa on the lower level, just down the staircase to the left.

Our AVEDA Concept Spa exists to make sure your stay at the Christmas Farm Inn is a sanctuary from the pressures of the outside world.

"We do get outside guests at the spa, but the majority of our spa users are guests at the Inn," said Spa Manager Jaime Robinson. "We have not advertised in the newspaper, so there are many locals that do not know that we are here."

The spa offers a variety of services to those 14 or older, from different types of massage to facials to waxing to nail services.

She said the most popular service offered is massage, and many spa users enjoy the Stress Fix Massage, a focused treatment that uses Swedish massage techniques along with some deep tissue techniques to reduce muscular tension and increase circulation in high stress areas of the body (shoulders, neck, face, upper back and forearms) along with a specific foot reflexology treatment.

"Our licensed therapists can always find a client's problem area and will work on it," Jaime said. "I hear so often from our guests that they have a lot of tension in their shoulders. Many guests think of the word 'massage' as pamper and relaxation, but our therapists are dedicated to healing, improving guests' health and giving them exercise and stretching tips to take home with them."

To get the most out of the AVEDA Concept Spa experience, Jaime recommends communicating with the therapists, letting them know needs and how they are responding to the pressure being applied. Guests may also want to come a little early for their appointments, change into a robe, take advantage of the facility by using the steam room ahead of time, shower, sample our AVEDA products, and try our AVEDA tea.

"If they plan ahead of time, they can order wine or champagne for after their services, even an assortment of foods from our spa menu, such as fruit and cheese platter or finger sandwiches, warm apps, etc."

The spa is located in the Carriage House at the top of the estate. When arriving at the Christmas Farm Inn, please continue past the main buildings until you reach a T-Junction. Bear right and continue up the hill past the Log Cabin all the way to the end. Please park outside the Carriage House. You will find the Spa on the lower level, just down the staircase to the left.

Christmas Farm Inn is a sanctuary from stress -- a place where you can simply relax – but it can also serve as a portal to developing yourself by learning a new skill or developing the skills you already know.

With such busy lives, fitting in time to better ourselves seems like a real challenge. Why not combine a getaway with a hands-on experience that helps you grow? Christmas Farm Inn refers our guests to some local partners that offer such an experience...

Art – Jackson Art offers 3-hour paint classes or weekend workshops taught by professional and at times renowned artists. You can take your masterpiece home with you and display the souvenir of your visit on your wall as a conversation starter. Classes include drawing, painting, jewelry-making, and more!

Wellness– Our Christmas Farm Inn Aveda Spa now offers Reiki and Zero balancing, two treatments that work with energy fields and do not require the customer to get undressed. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Zero balancing involves kneading of the muscles with finger pressure or traction to enable relaxation. All our spa treatments and product applications are now uniquely customized to the specific requirements of the individual, and our Aveda spa rituals will ensure deep relaxation, physical rejuvenation and spiritual renewal.

Cooking – Professional Chef Kendra Stanley at the Taste of the Mountains Cooking School at the Bernerhof offers many different courses. Each class offers creative tips and techniques for everyday cooking to bring back home to your kitchen, whether you are a fastidious foodie or a first-timer. The class sizes are intentionally kept to a maximum of 8 students to allow plenty of individual attention from Chef Kendra.

Photography – Guided tours are available for photography enthusiasts. Jackson provides a picture perfect setting for your camera to focus on. It's why couples choose the area for their weddings and groups tour to see the autumn colors, not to mention the beauty of snow-capped mountains. When you get ready to share your images online, be sure to tag us with #christmasfarminn so we can share your photos!

Science – Mt. Washington Observatory offers many seminars on the flora, fauna and history of the White Mountains and Mt. Washington in particular. Past workshops have included White Mountains geology, landscape photography, land navigation, and alpine biology.

Whichever route you choose to reinvigorate yourself, we hope you will think of your visit to Jackson, N.H. as an opportunity to rekindle a passion and realize the best possible version of yourself.

The Christmas Farm Inn & Spa is part of The Valley Originals, a group of locally owned and operated restaurants in the Mount Washington Valley.

We display the group’s yellow flag with a fork and a plate. When you see the flag at a business, you know the owners want to nurture and promote independent restaurants.

We believe that good food is essential to a healthy mind, body and soul. That’s why we offer a menu of freshly prepared, authentic cuisine incorporating natural and organic ingredients, meats and produce that naturally looks great and tastes great.

We source available products locally and regionally, and work with quality purveyors to ensure farm-to-table quality and freshness throughout the year. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available, and we can cater to most dietary requests. See our daily specials and enjoy the taste of real food made from scratch and cooked fresh. We do not add MSG or artificial flavor enhancers in our food.

Another good thing about the Valley Originals is that it supports local organizations, charities and activities, so dining with a Valley Originals member restaurant not only means great food and service, but also support for good causes here in the area. All members are involved in the community effort. The Valley Originals gave $172,000 back to non-profit organizations in 2012 alone.

Some of the best skiing in the area is just minutes from the Christmas Farm Inn, and the Jackson New Hampshire ski trails are getting great press recently from big publications like Boston Magazine.

The most convenient skiing is the Jackson Ski Touring trails right outside the Christmas Farm Inn cottages and rooms. Simply step out your door, strap on your cross country skis or snowshoes and hit 55 miles of trails through the beautiful countryside around Jackson. You can also rent equipment from the Jackson Ski Touring Center.

Boston Magazine and Ski Magazine have both picked Wildcat Mountain for its scenery. If you love the great outdoor this is the perfect place to go to be wowed by the beautiful White Mountains. Enjoy the lifts as much as the downhill thrill when surrounded by the stunning natural wonder all around at Wildcat. The New York Times also praised it for its simplicty and the emphasis on pure nature in the midst of the White Mountain National Forest, without bright light and commercial sprawl. With plenty of expert trails, it's not to be missed for the true ski fan, but have trail easiest enough for intermediates and beginners.

Black Mountain has also been picked by Boston Magazine for best value. With four lifts, 40 trails, a half pipe, and two terrain parks, you get a lot of mileage for your ticket. It's been noted by Travel and Leisure magazine as especially great for families, thanks to its low key, low tech vibe, 20 trails of different difficulties, and proximity of Jackson Ski Touring center's nordic trails.

Bretton Woods has earned chops for the variety of activities available. The resort offers not only ot just skiing and snowboarding, but also ice skating, tubing, a heated outdoor pool, horse-drawn sleighs, or even dog sledding. It also underwent a decade long improvement plan to include even more options, such as ziplines, a sledding hill, and a playground. They also upgraded their rental eqipment.

Cranmore Mountain is a very popular destination that has also recently undergone a number of upgrades. They have opened new trails and connectors in recent years, as well as upped their snowmaking capabilities, adding the mountain coaster, giant swing, and ziplines, and improved the lifts.

Many of you may know that the Christmas Farm was so named after a gentleman bought Perkin's Farm and Cottages in 1941 and, in the spirit of Christmas; he gave it to his daughter as a Christmas gift. She duly named it her 'Christmas Farm'.

In 1946 she sold the farm to Dick and Doris Welch, who wanted to operate it as an inn, and they called it the Christmas Farm Inn. In the spirit of Christmas, the Welch's began traditions that were passed down to the Jim and Eva Powers, who bought the inn in 1972; and then on to Bill and Sydna Zeliff, who bought the inn in 1976. For 24 years the Zeliffs grew the inn to be a household name in New England by warmly greeting their guests, making it a place where memories were made and ensuring that the spirit of Christmas lived at the Christmas Farm Inn. The Christmas Farm Inn became a founding sponsor of the Polar Express Event that raises money for the Believe In Books Literacy Foundation – now nationally recognized, and a Christmas tradition for thousands of young families throughout New England. The Zeliffs planted a Christmas tree in Jackson Village and, with the Jackson Chamber of Commerce, started the tradition of a community Christmas tree lighting ceremony every year at the tree. After the Christmas Carols were sung, people would gather at the historic barn at the Christmas Farm Inn to enjoy some Christmas treats and be merry – a wonderful start to the holiday season!

In the spirit of Christmas, the Zeliffs passed on these traditions to George, Naomi and Mike Tolley, who bought the inn in year 2000. The Tolleys tastefully modernized the rooms and property, built the Carriage House with 12 suites (all named after the 12 Days of Christmas!), and added all-season resort amenities; among them a world-class spa, indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center. They also added 'spa' to the name - the Christmas Farm Inn & Spa. In the spirit of Christmas, the Tolleys carried the torch of tradition, keeping the flame alive and entrusting that the values and ideals of the Christmas Farm were preserved for future generations. Then they passed it onto us!

From the very beginning, we were smitten by the whole idea of the Christmas Farm Inn & Spa and its sense of community. We believed! We first managed the inn as partners with the Tolleys for almost three years, and then we bought the inn in May of 2013. It is truly our privilege to carry on the traditions of the Christmas Farm Inn & Spa and host many of you since our arrival. Last Tuesday we put up a 16 ft Christmas tree in our historic barn, and many others around the estate. After a festive Thanksgiving, the first Polar Express weekend started on Friday with great excitement for our guests and staff alike. Over 50 children and their parents, grandparents, aunt and uncles were entertained in the barn by the fire with activities and music, along with a special visit and book reading by Mrs. Claus under the Christmas tree. Dressed in their pajamas and clutching their train tickets, they eagerly went off to board the Polar Express train, with anxious anticipation of meeting Santa and his little helpers. On Sunday the local choir led the community to sing Christmas carols around the village Christmas tree. The bells jingled on the horse drawn sleighs and Santa drew cheers from the crowd as he lit the tree again for the first time this year. Members of the Jackson community, our inn guests and others joined us for more caroling and treats by the fire in our historic barn. Our big tree glistened with lights and decorations, and all were merry.

The Christmas Farm Inn & Spa has long been aplace where memories are made and traditions are celebrated or, indeed, have their beginning. We have only praise for the love and dedication of those before us and all they have done to make the Christmas Farm Inn & Spa what it is today. We see ourselves as caretakers of the inn and the traditions that live here - not just at Christmas time, but all throughout the year. In the spirit of Christmas, we celebrate the simple pleasures of life every day: friends, family, fun, love, adventure, wellbeing and inspiration. With love, these things will continue to live on. Thank you all for sharing this with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your list? A fan of shopping local and searching for something that supports Jackson, New Hampshire area businesses, artisans, craftspeople, and makers? Want to give someone a gift that will remind them of the magic of Christmas or their most recent trip to the Christmas Farm Inn? Know someone with wanderlust who will ove a gift that has a little of the spirit of the White Mountains? We have a 2013 Holiday Jackson, New Hampshire Gift Guide of locally sourced or inspired goods that could make the perfect present or stocking stuffer during this holiday season!

These delightful soaps are a wonderful way to take home a piece of the Christmas Farm Inn or savor favorite holidays all year long. This is the perfect gift for friends or colleagues, or a stocking stuffer that will renew belief in Christmas magic. Handmade of shea butter, cloves, cinnamon, buttons, ribbon, and glycerin, this soap is gentle and fragrant. You can order it from Karen's Etsy shop, or pick some up at the Christmas Farm Inn gift shop!

We love the gorgeous doily glass by Linda Banks’. It's reminiscent of both winter snow and classic blue and white willow china. Pick out a special piece for someone on your Christmas list and give an heirloom reminder of the magic of Jackson, New Hampshire. This glasswork and many other beautiful artisan pieces are available at The Cassidey Gallery in Jackson Village. The ceramics, jewlery, paintings, and glass art there are a wonderful way to give a one of a kind gift this year.

Not far from the Christmas Farm Inn, just through the famous Jackson Honeymoon Bridge, is the wonderful Ravenwood Curio Shoppe. For someone who loves functional beauty, one of D. Lasser’s colorful ceramic mugs, bowls, candlesticks, and more would be a wonderful gift to use every day.

The White Mountain Cider Company features all kinds of delicious products in their online shop and storefront. A jar of their excellent Side Hill Farm Apple Butter, Signature Donut Mix, Cider Vinaigrette, Apple Crisp mix, Apple Fritter Mix, Apple Chips, or Cider BBQ sauce would make a great gift for friends, coworkers, or a fun stocking stuffer!

The Bavarian Chocolate Haus in nearby North Conway offers a wonderful selection of maple products, fudge, and truffles that are sure to please a chocoholic in your life! They even have sugar-free items for those with dietary restrictions and make all of their treats by hand.

The White Pine Candle by Greenmarket Purveying Co. smell of evergreen and sweet pine, made by handle in small batches with pure essential oils. You may not be at with us year round, but lighting this candle will whisk you back to that delicious Christmas tree and pine forest smell of Jackson, New Hampshire and the Christmas Farm Inn.

The Christmas Farm Inn AVEDA Concept Spa offers a full range of relaxing services that will have you feeling glamorous and rejuvenated in no time! From facials and massages to pedicures, manicures, body polishes, waxing, wraps, to exclusive use of our private steam room, you’ll find any type of beautification or stress relief you need.

We specialize in treatments that feature natural ingredients and aeromatic treatments. AVEDA’s spa product line is strictly all-natural and made from sustainably sourced ingredients. Any and all treatments and product applications are customized to your individual needs to create the ultimate spa experience.

Some of our most popular treatments include the Stress Fix Body Massage, Salt Scrub, and Mani/ Pedicure. The Stress Fix treatments use aromaology infused with organic French lavender, lavandin, and clary sage. The Stress Fix Body Massage uses a combination of techniques, including Swedish, deep tissue, and reflexology, to guide meditation, reduce muscular stress, and increase vitality.

Another popular series of treatments includes the Elemental Nature Massage, Facial, and Mani/Pedi. The Elemental treatments are guided by AVEDA’s Elemental Nature Consultation that identifies your unique skin issues and addresses them accordingly. The Massage is customized with your favorite aroma and massage techniques designed to pinpoint your exact stress points using Swedish, deep tissue, sports, reflexology, and acupressure techniques.

Younger guests at the spa will love the Princess Manicure and Princess Pedicure options, specially added to our menu for those 12 and under who want to get glammed up like mommy or big sister. Our other unique offerings include special packages for groups, such as bridal parties or girls weekend getaways. These private parties can be customized with appetizers and catering platters as well as wine or champagne. You can also book our steam room ahead of time for use by your group.

In addition to these spa services, our facility includes both indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub and an excellent fitness center. Whether you are a regular who resides in Jackson or the nearby communities or a Christmas Farm Inn guest looking to make your stay extra special, we look forward to making you feel pampered, pretty, and blissed.

When it comes to choosing a venue for your wedding, you want one that really reflects the love you share with someone special. You want it to be not only beautiful, but to have a sense of history and longevity that reflects the commitment you are making and the many years you’ll share together.

Christmas Farm Inn provides natural beauty, architectural interest, the ability to handle events from tiny elopements to huge family affairs, and above all a deep rooted heritage. Parts of the Inn’s property have stood here since the 1700s and started out as a family farm. This is a place that has stood the test of time and seen many lives filled with love and a sense of community, all the qualities you want present on your very special day.

Whether it’s a vow renewal to reaffirm everything special between you, an impulsive romantic elopement to capture your immediate joy, or a ceremony shared with friends and family, we can help make your wedding day extra magical. We are a one-stop-shop which can help you with everything from the flowers to the food to the accommodations, even the pre-wedding prep at our AVEDA concept spa.

To capture every memorable moment, there are many talented photographers in the area who have shot weddings at Christmas Farm Inn. Peruse their online portfolios and perhaps choose one of them to document your day—they’ve made many brides very happy and are already familiar with the many settings, nooks and crannies all over our property.

New England is famous for its beautiful fall foliage. Its historically short growing season is responsible, with cold springtime nights, warm days, and brief summers that encourage just the kind of sap flow and chemical production that maximizes falls colors in native trees like the birch, maple, and spruce. The conditions are just right to produce a spectacular show unlike anywhere else in the world. Even Thoreau marveled at this, marveling throughout a whole essay on the topic entitled “Autumnal Tints.”

"We love to see any redness in the vegetation of the temperate zone. It is the color of colors. This plant speaks to our blood. It asks a bright sun on it to make it show to best advantage, and it must be seen at this season of the year. Some single trees, wholly bright scarlet, seen against others of their kind still freshly green, or against evergreens, are more memorable than whole groves will be by-and-by. How beautiful, when a whole tree is like one great scarlet fruit full of ripe juices, every leaf, from lowest limb to topmost spire, all aglow, especially if you look toward the sun! What more remarkable object can there be in the landscape? A queen might be proud to walk where these gallant trees have spread their bright cloaks in the mud."

Christmas Farm Inn is in the heart of fall foliage country, surrounded by the beautiful White Mountains. In early September, Visit New Hampshire’s website starts a Foliage Tracker and information specific to different areas of the state, including the White Mountains region. That’s a good barometer to use to time your visit, especially as 2013’s weather has been a tad unusual. Once you are here, there are many amazing trails of varying difficulties that will give you a great view of the pretty autumn colors, as well as the White Mountains’ famous waterfalls. The trails around the Kancamagus Highway are especially impressive. The Boulder Loop Trail near the Covered Bridge Campground is a simple 3.1 mile loop that isn’t too challenging. You’ll see Mt. Chorcorua, Mt. Passaconaway, and Middle Sister and have plenty of chances to rest, snap some photos, and appreciate your surroundings.

Mount Shaw also offers great views of the area around Lake Winnipesaukee. Mount Kearsarge is a great pick for those with little ones, as the trailhead from Rollins State Park is very short. For older kids, start in Winslow where the trail is a little more challenging. From either direction you’ll reach a summit with a 360 degree view that is sure to wow you. For those who aren’t interested in hiking, the Kancamagus Highway and Mount Washington Auto Road have excellent views from the comfort of your car or motorcycle. If you want to stick close to the Inn, simply rent one of our Carriage House rooms, which have especially good views of the surrounding landscape.

However you choose to enjoy the fall colors, be sure to take Thoreau’s advice and take it all in. This kind of beauty happens only once a year for a few weeks, and you don’t want to miss out on the White Mountains putting on their very best show for you!